Mouthwatering One Pot Lasagna Soup Recipe
This Mouthwatering One Pot Lasagna Soup combines all the hearty flavors of traditional lasagna in a comforting, easy-to-make soup form. Ground beef, aromatic herbs, broken lasagna noodles, and creamy cheeses come together in a rich tomato broth, simmered to perfection in a single pot. It’s a satisfying, cozy meal perfect for chilly evenings or when you crave classic Italian comfort food without the fuss of layering and baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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For the Soup:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 3 garlic cloves, finely minced
- 1/2 yellow onion, diced
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp kosher salt, plus more as needed
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 14 oz can crushed tomatoes
- 32 oz chicken broth, more if needed
- 1 cup water
- 2 tsp tomato paste
- 6 oz lasagna noodles, broken up into ~2 inch pieces
- 1 cup frozen chopped spinach
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
For Serving:
- Ricotta cheese
- 4 oz mozzarella cheese, cut in slices
- Parmesan cheese, optional
Instructions
- Brown the beef: In a large pot over medium-high heat, add the ground beef and cook until well-browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks. Once fully browned, drain off any excess grease to prevent the soup from becoming too oily. For extra flavor, allow some crispy browned bits to form before draining.
- Sauté aromatics: Add the minced garlic, diced onion, garlic powder, onion powder, dried basil, dried oregano, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper to the browned beef. Stir together and cook over medium-low heat for about 5 minutes, letting the onions soften and the aromas develop. Stir frequently to prevent burning the garlic.
- Add liquids and noodles: Pour in the crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, water, and tomato paste. Break the lasagna noodles into pieces approximately 2 inches long and add them to the pot. Stir everything to combine well. Increase heat and bring the soup to a boil, then reduce to low heat, cover, and let simmer for 10 minutes until noodles begin to soften.
- Finish soup with spinach and cream: Stir in the frozen chopped spinach and heavy cream into the simmering soup. Continue cooking uncovered on low heat for an additional 5 minutes until the spinach is heated through and soup is creamy. Taste and adjust salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve with cheeses: Place a slice of mozzarella cheese in the bottom of each serving bowl. Ladle the hot soup over the cheese to allow it to melt. Top each bowl with a dollop of ricotta cheese and a generous sprinkle of parmesan cheese if desired for a classic lasagna flavor.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or ground pork for the beef for a different flavor.
- Use gluten-free lasagna noodles to make this gluten-free.
- For a vegetarian version, omit the meat and use vegetable broth; add mushrooms or lentils for texture.
- If you prefer a thicker soup, reduce the amount of broth slightly or cook uncovered a bit longer.
- Adding fresh basil or parsley as garnish can add extra brightness to the dish.
Keywords: lasagna soup, one pot soup, Italian soup, comfort food, easy soup recipe, ground beef soup
